Release dates, cancelations, other streaming stories you missed
Release dates, cancelations, other streaming stories you missed
The week saw a popular Disney live-action movie get a streaming release date, and saw sports news from multiple outlets bubble up.
Disney absolutely dominated the media news cycle this week, dropping major announcements about its new ESPN streaming service, a new deal with WWE, and the integration of Disney+ and Hulu in 2026. With those stories taking up so much digital ink, it was hard for other outlets to get a word in edgewise.
Fortunately, The Streamable is here to catch you up on other streaming stories you might not have caught this week, thanks to the Disney onslaught. There are a couple of more Disney stories to run through, as well as sports streaming news, and a major cancellation, so keep reading to see what you might have missed in streaming this week!
Streaming stories you might have missed this week
‘And Just Like That…’ canceled
HBO Max wanted to revive the magic of “Sex and the City” with “And Just Like That…,” a series that centers on many of the same characters as they continue their life journeys in their 50s. On Aug. 1, however, Deadline reported that the series will end with its 12-episode third season, which is currently airing. The show will conclude with a two-part finale, and the final episode will be dropped on Thursday, Aug. 14.
“SJP and I held off announcing the news until now because we didn’t want the word ‘final’ to overshadow the fun of watching the season,” showrunner Michael Patrick King said of the cancellation. “It’s with great gratitude we thank all the viewers who have let these characters into their homes and their hearts over these many years.”
HBO Max
HBO Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library and exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Within HBO Max, B/R Sports allows users to watch live NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events.
‘Lilo & Stitch’ gets Disney+ release date
Disney+’s integration with Hulu took all the headlines for the streamer this week, but fans also got news that the streamer will welcome one of the studio’s most popular movies of 2025 in the coming weeks. The live-action adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch” will begin streaming on Disney+ on Sept. 3, just a few days after The Streamable predicted it would be released. Despite making changes from the animated version that were controversial with some fans, “Lilo & Stitch” made over $1 billion worldwide.
Disney+
Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”
Roku renews original series ‘Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross’
On Thursday, Roku announced that it was bringing back its popular original series “Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross” for a second season. The show generated record viewership on The Roku Channel, becoming the most-watched unscripted original for Roku in the first two weeks of launch in terms of unique viewers.
The show follows Ross on solo adventures around the world. In the first season, the series chronicled Ross’ journeys through Mexico, Morocco, and Spain, and she’s already packing her bags for new destinations in Season 2. Viewers can watch Season 1 free on The Roku Channel now.
Roku Channel
The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service that offers a broad mix of movies, TV shows, live linear channels, and original programming. Available to all viewers — not just Roku device owners — the service features licensed content from major studios alongside Roku Originals, which include exclusive series, movies, and specials previously produced for Quibi, as well as new original projects developed specifically for the platform.
JOURNY.tv relaunches
The travel and adventure-focused channel JOURNY.tv is getting a rebrand. The free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel was acquired by NextTrip in May 2025, and that company has now teamed with FINN Partners to lead a relaunch and rebranding of the channel.
According to the announcement, the relaunched JOURNY.tv will “feature refreshed branding, a revamped programming lineup, and the debut of new original series, including a restored Travel Magazine show featuring a wide variety of the best and brightest content creators in the travel sector.”
Viewers can find JOURNY.tv on Samsung TV Plus (channel 2133).
Samsung TV Plus
Samsung TV Plus is a free streaming live TV and on-demand service that is available on select Samsung TV’s, mobile devices, and refrigerators. Watch 200+ live TV channels and thousands of movies and shows on demand, all for free.
Disney CEO suggests other company’s sports could come to ESPN
ESPN’s new streaming service will launch on Aug. 21, marking the first time that fans will be able to watch the linear ESPN family of channels without a pay-TV subscription. During Disney’s quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, company CEO Bob Iger said there had been discussions with other companies regarding adding their sports to the platform, as well.
Iger acknowledged that sports fans often have a hard time finding their favorite team or top event, and adding sports from other companies could be a big step in resolving that problem. Any efforts to add competitor sports to ESPN could face pushback from cable distributors, much like the ill-fated Venu Sports joint sports streaming venture from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery that was eventually quashed by anti-trust complaints.
DAZN launches more Manchester City content
DAZN is a sports streaming service determined to expand its reach. Those efforts took another step forward on Monday, when the service announced the creation of a “club environment” for the Manchester City soccer team on the DAZN platform. It comes with a lineup of on-demand programming, including interviews with players, behind-the-scenes footage, press conferences, and more. This content hub is free to use, and while it won’t feature live games, it’s a new way for Man City fans to engage more deeply with their favorite club.
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